Upper endoscopy! :-(

[Nicole0814]

Hi guys! You may have seen my post about my digestive issues. Well, I’m still having Nausea while on the Protonix so my PCP said I have to have an upper endoscopy. I am now more nervous then before. So many concerns. What if’s of what it could be and risks with the procedure. Ughhhhh any words to help me with not thinking just because I have to have a scope means it’s something bad?!

 

[bin_tenn]

Definitely does not imply anything at all when you need a scope done. People get them all the time. It helps your doctor to better understand the root cause of whatever symptoms you're experiencing, which allows them to provide a more effective course of treatment.

 

[Nicole0814]

Definitely does not imply anything at all when you need a scope done. People get them all the time. It helps your doctor to better understand the root cause of whatever symptoms you're experiencing, which allows them to provide a more effective course of treatment.

Why do you have to be so logical?!

 

[bin_tenn]

Why do you have to be so logical?!

I only learned how to be logical when I decided to get a grip on my anxiety. LoL!

 

[Scared1234]

It was really easy-least and I had results right after I woke up!
Now the worry leading up to the test... different story!
Supposed to say “easy peasy”

 

[bin_tenn]

I would like to add that my doctor had mentioned a scope once upon a time as well. I do have confirmed GERD with classic symptoms, but even so, she said if it continues getting worse once I start making some changes (diet, exercise, etc) then she'd recommend a scope. See? She doesn't suspect anything other than GERD, but if it doesn't respond to medication and / or lifestyle changes then perhaps a nonstandard approach would be more suitable and helpful.